Decato System 5

Basic elements

• Monoblock construction
• Acoustic version: hard inner core sandwiched by rigid high-performance sound-absorbing gypsum foam,
  or
• Basic version: honeycomb panel core
• Thickness 50 mm
• Aluminium system profile with connection grooves down the sides and along the top. The vertical edges also have grooves to take the optional accessory rails
• Curved covering strip for cosmetically finishing off the edges
• Feet adjustable by up to 30 mm
• Optional anodised aluminium skirting duct for cables, 50 x 95 mm
• Two types of frame:
  1.   for solid elements
  2.   for decorative elements
• Dimensions:
  Standard widths 400 mm to 1600 mm
  Standard heights 1000 mm to 1800 mm
  Other sizes within these dimensions are possible

Types of element

Solid elements

• Aluminium system profile with connection grooves down the sides and along the top; fleece and fabric covering; pin-receptive
• Core material: gypsum foam (Acoustic) or honeycomb panel (Basic)
• Thickness 50 mm
• Optional vertical slotted rails can be inserted beside the system profile, into which accessories can be hooked
• Optional skirting duct for cables

Solid elements with built-in accessory strip
As solid elements but with a factory-fitted 100 mm-wide aluminium accessory strip integrated horizontally into the face of one or both sides of the element, 900 mm from floor. The strip takes accessories such as a sorting rack, lengthways or crossways filing tray, etc. (not retrofittable).


Decorative element
Anodised aluminium rounded profile frame, accepts panels in a wide range of materials:

• clear or screen-printed single-glazed safety glass
• clear or screen-printed acrylic glazing
• perforated sheet metal RAL 9006 (hole Ø 8 mm, centres 20 mm apart)
• perforated beech wood (hole Ø 8 mm, centres 20 mm apart)
• silver-coloured grooved aluminium
• melamine in light-grey or light pear-wood effect
• silver venetian blind with single-glazed glass
• Pleated blind without glazing
• Optional skirting duct for cables

Part-glazed elements
The upper part of the element (820 mm from floor) has an anodised aluminium rounded profile frame as per decorative elements that accepts clear or screen-printed acrylic glazing or glass. The lower part is the same as the fabric-covered solid element. Optional skirting duct for cables.


Extension elements           
These slot into the top of a standard element to raise its height. Available as a solid, fabric-covered element or decorative element.

Electrification

• Electric panel in rectangular, anodised aluminium system profile all the way round, with slotted rails down both edges on which hook curved aluminium faceplates on both sides, replacable by flat ones at table-height. It can be linked to elements or left free-standing on castors. Depth 100 mm. Optional skirting duct for cables.
• An anodised aluminium skirting duct for cables is available as an optional extra for all elements. It consists of three parts, with removable side panels. Size 50 x 95 mm.
• The cosmetic covering strip for the tops and sides of elements can act as a duct for one cable.
• There is an electrical distribution strip accessory that takes cables, power sockets, etc. It slots into the optional vertical slotted rails and is available in 800, 1000, and 1200 mm widths. Standard depth 60 mm.

Organisation and accessories

• Available are slotted steel rails fit either side of an element (user-retrofittable), into which accessories can be hooked, such as:
• shelves and corner shelves, and the
• magnetic accessory strip, from which can be suspended a range of storage elements of different sizes, like a sorting rack, lengthways or crossways filing tray, pen tray, etc.

Linking and assembly

General

• Linking does not depend on element or column heights
• The same clips are used for linear connections and angled connections using a column
• Positions are locked using a screw introduced from above

Linear linking

• Linking clips are made of non-combustible plastic; using two per side, the clips are inserted on one edge of an element and the other element is clipped on

Angled linking

Vertical column, Ø 65 mm, aluminium profile 

• seven grooves used for clip-linking
• one groove acts as a conduit for up to three cables
• for fixed/flexible 45^o angles with additional variable adjustment +/- 15^o, lockable

Brief assembly instructions

Basically, the elements are linked together via their edges (clip connection, 2 pieces each side) or can be held between desks or structural walls. All elements have adjustable feet to compensate for uneven flooring. It is recommended that adjustments be made before the elements are linked.

For stability, a footplate should normally be fitted every second element, and at the end of a run of elements. They should be fitted before the elements are linked.

The vertical column is used to create angles. Up to four elements can be connected to one column at 90^o angles.
When using counter-tops, suspended shelves, etc. ensure there is sufficient stability by designing corners into the arrangement or attaching elements to desks.

Environmental and acoustic features

Gypsum foam

Ecological and harmless to health, Preform’s gypsum foam is made from water and gypsum powder, a by-product of exhaust gas desulphurisation. After a polymer is added, a 100% recyclable foam is produced that hardens into any desired shape. As well as its excellent acoustic properties, it contributes considerably to a comfortable indoor climate by its ability to absorb and release moisture from the air. It has a Class B1 fire rating.

Colours and elements

Colors and elements

Fabric F Fabric A-Lino Fabric A-Krepp Fabric A-Point Fabric D / N Fabric Pro Screen

Elements Decato System 5

Elements